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Descriptor English:
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Edema, Cardiac
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Descriptor Spanish:
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edema cardíaco
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Edema Cardíaco
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Synonyms English:
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Cardiac Edema
Cardiac Edemas
Edemas, Cardiac
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Tree Number:
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C14.280.434.482
C23.888.277.197
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Definition English:
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Abnormal fluid retention by the body due to impaired cardiac function or heart failure. It is usually characterized by increase in venous and capillary pressure, and swollen legs when standing. It is different from the generalized edema caused by renal dysfunction (NEPHROTIC SYNDROME). |
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History Note English:
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91(75); was see under HEART FAILURE, CONGESTIVE 1975-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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4556
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Unique Identifier:
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D004489
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Similar:
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DeCS
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